Peri-Operative Management of Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery (NCT00747292) | Clinical Trial Compass
UnknownPhase 1/2
Peri-Operative Management of Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
United Kingdom99 participantsStarted 2007-12
Plain-language summary
The aim is to ascertain which method out of epidural, spinal or patient controlled analgesia (PCA) is the most appropriate in fluid optimised patients after laparoscopic colorectal surgery in terms of pain control, length of hospital stay and time for gut recovery. The second aim is to assess the physiological changes that occur when the patient is placed in steep trendelenberg position together with the creation of the pneumoperitoneum.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with colorectal disease that requires a bowel resection who agree to have laparoscopic surgery with placement of an oesophageal doppler and a central line and who agree to be randomised with regards to a post operative analgesic regime.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients will be excluded from the post operative analgesia trial if they have abnormal clotting, skin infection over or near the back, presence of neurological disorders or anatomical abnormalities of the vertebral column, or for a reason identified by the anaesthetist.
* Patients will also be excluded if there is a contra-indication to oesophageal doppler such as oesophageal disease, recent oesophageal or upper airway surgery, moderate to severe aortic valve disease and bleeding diathesis.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.